US Army renames M-SHORAD air defense system as "Sergeant Stout" in tribute to Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient.

The US Army has renamed its M-SHORAD air defense system "Sergeant Stout" in honor of Sgt. Mitchell William Stout, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War. The system, mounted on the M-1126 Stryker Combat Vehicle, protects combat units from enemy drone and rocket attacks. The Army plans to field four M-SHORAD battalions, with the potential for up to 361 Sergeant Stout vehicles by 2031.

June 15, 2024
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